Car accident claims life of Dawson County H.S. varsity soccer coach

County officials have confirmed that the head soccer coach at Dawson County High School was killed Saturday morning in a car accident.

Dawson County School Superintendent Damon Gibbs confirmed the death of Coach Jed Lacey to AccessWDUN via email, saying he officially learned the news from county Sheriff Jeff Johnson.

"Sheriff Johnson confirmed to me early today that Coach Jed Lacey, long-time member of our Tiger family, was tragically killed in an automobile accident this morning," Gibbs said in his statement. "Coach Lacey was a beloved team member that will be missed greatly."

"We would ask for thoughts and prayers for the Lacey family as they deal with this horrible situation," he continued.